The CSL's top three all tasted success over the weekend, while struggling Henan Jianye let slip a two-goal lead against Shanghai Shenhua.

Guangzhou Evergrande, Beijing Guoan and Guangzhou R&F came into the weekend's action occupying the AFC Champions League qualifying berths, and all three consolidated their positions courtesy of comfortable victories.

Leaders and reigning champions Evergrande saw off Jiangsu Sainty 3-0 at home thanks to two goals from Elkeson and one from Zhao Xuri, all arriving in the final quarter of the match.